WINNING GIRLS – Pictured at the Knights of Columbus Free Throw Contest were the girls who won first and second place, from left: Lourel Francisco, Alex Mark, Khiain Yap, and contest chairman Bob Bludgus.

WINNING BOYS – Pictured at the Knights of Columbus Free Throw Contest were some of the boys who won first and second place, from left: PGK Rich Ludwiczewski; Jacob Vodruzka; Thomas Cotter; and Grand Knight Gary Bejgrowicz.

The Knights of Columbus, Star of the Sea Council No. 371, recently held their annual Free Throw Contest at the Bayonne High School gymnasium. The contest was open to all boys and girls, ages 10 to 14, who reside in Bayonne or attend school in the city.

Each child received a participation certificate. First and second place winners were presented with trophies. The first place winners in each age group moved on to the next competition, which will be held in Paramus on March 9. Contest chairman was Bob Bludgus and Grant Knight is Gary Bejgrowicz.